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    Happy 75th Confederation Day, those 75 and older get free admission to historic sites in NL

    Monday, 1 April 2024 12:00

    By Tonya Organ

    Confederation 75 educational resource packages will be offered to schools and scholarships will be presented to 75 Grade 12 students in the province.

    On this day 75 years  ago, Newfoundlanders and Labradorians woke up as Canadian citizens. As part of this anniversary,  government is making plans for celebrations, including free admission to all residents who are 75 years of age and older to all Provincial Historic Sites. As well, the Confederation 75 Celebration Grant Program will support communities and heritage/Indigenous organizations in planning their own activities. Confederation 75 educational resource packages will be offered to schools and scholarships will be presented to 75 Grade 12 students in the province.

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